centre-backs
Central defensive players
Centre-backs are the central defenders in football (soccer), positioned in front of the goalkeeper to block attacks and clear the ball from dangerous areas.
The position typically requires height, strength, and aerial ability.
Teams usually field two centre-backs, though some formations use three.
Liverpool's centre-backs dominated in the air.
Also spelled center-backs.
Gear or takedown
- interceptionSeizing something in transit
- clearancePermitted passage or approval
- markingIndicating with symbols
- headerTop line of document
block · slide-tackle · challenge · positioning · man-marking · sweeper · stopper · covering
One who guards another
- backlineRearmost defensive players
- rearguardTroops protecting retreating forces
- fullbackBlocking backfield position
- wingbackChair with projecting sides
libero · sweeper · stopper · pairing · partnership
Creation or arrangement
- backlineRearmost defensive players
- compactnessState of being compressed
- pressingRequiring immediate attention
- transitionChange from one state
communication · organization · partnership · rotation · shape
Exerting strong authority
- composedCalm and self-possessed
- dominantHaving superior influence
- reliableConsistently performing as expected
- tenaciousStubbornly determined to continue
robust · solid · unflappable · quick · aggressive · intelligent · vocal · experienced
tackle
Gear or takedown
- interceptionSeizing something in transit
- clearancePermitted passage or approval
- markingIndicating with symbols
header · block · slide-tackle · challenge · positioning · man-marking · sweeper · stopper · covering · tracking
defender
One who guards another
- backlineRearmost defensive players
- rearguardTroops protecting retreating forces
- fullbackBlocking backfield position
wingback · libero · sweeper · stopper · pairing · partnership
formation
Creation or arrangement
- backlineRearmost defensive players
- compactnessState of being compressed
- pressingRequiring immediate attention
transition · communication · organization · partnership · rotation · shape
commanding
Exerting strong authority
- composedCalm and self-possessed
- dominantHaving superior influence
- reliableConsistently performing as expected
tenacious · robust · solid · unflappable · quick · aggressive · intelligent · vocal · experienced · physical
centre-backsstrikers
Those who cease work
centre-forwards · forwards · attackers · goalscorers · wingers
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